This Convention aims to prevent trafficking in human beings,

protect victims of trafficking and prosecute traffickers. Its

comprehensive scope of application encompasses all forms of

trafficking (whether national or transnational, linked or not to

organised crime) and covers all victims of trafficking (women, men

and children) as well as all forms of exploitation. With an emphasis

on the human rights of victims of trafficking, the Convention

contains measures to ensure the proper identification of victims,

their assistance and protection as well as their compensation.

It also contains measures to ensure the effective investigation

and prosecution of traffickers. In addition, it sets out measures to

promote international co-operation and partnerships with civil

society. Finally, it provides for a mechanism to monitor compliance

with the obligations it contains.